Shirley J. Olson

Shirley J. Olson

December 01, 1936 - October 16, 2022

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STOUGHTON - Shirley Jane Olson, age 85, of Stoughton, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, at Azura Memory Care. She was born on Dec. 1, 1936, in Sommerville, Mass., the daughter of George and Gertrude (Butcher) Fifield.


Shirley married Robert Olson on Jan. 1, 1956, in Sommerville. She worked at Buck’s Pizza and then as a claims adjustor for General Casualty Insurance Company until her retirement.


She loved cooking, knitting, bowling and swimming. She was a giver at heart and was always ready to help others at any time.


Shirley is survived by her husband, Robert Sr.; two daughters, Michelle (Jose) Diaz and Susan (Lucky Slike) Schmudlach; son, Robert L. (Kay) Olson Jr.; nine grandchildren, Jason (Megan) Diaz, Jesse (Jennifer) Diaz, Chelci Olson, Andrew (Jenny) Schmudlach, Wade Schmudlach, Wyatt Schmudlach, Elise (Daniel) Rochford, Erica (Jaylen Plummer) Olson and Carly Olson; eight great-grandchildren, Ada Diaz, Cruz Diaz, Hayes Diaz, Alexa Diaz, Bella Diaz, Collin Hughes, Avery Hughes and Eowyn Schmudlach; and sister, Susan Ruleman.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Benny Fifield and James Fifield; and four sisters, Marilyn Peters, Ruthie Gullage, Dot Fifield and Diane Holdaway.


A memorial service will be held at GRACE AND TRUTH BIBLE CHURCH, 109 Spring St., Cambridge, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. A visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.   Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson St.
(608) 873-4590



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Sat Dec 3, 2022 @ 11:00 AM CDT
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Bonnie Burton
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My first day of work at GC, I met Shirley and immediately cranked her off by asking her what country she was from (never heard a Boston accent before) and when I saw the picture she had on her desk of a Shar Pei, asked her if she liked those ugly dogs. Strike 2! But after a time she must have forgiven me and when she started calling me honey, I knew I was ok with her. Over the years we became close. Even after she moved to Florida....we eventually moved to Florida also after visiting her and Bob and fell in love with the park. It was very hard seeing her go thru everything she went thru. When I visited with her, I knew there was a tiny bit of her still here. Rest in peace Shirl, I love you! Bonnie
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Susan Schmudlach
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Mom today we’re cooking chicken pot pie and rhubarb tort We know you would have loved to be here with us will be thinking of you today and everyday
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STACEY SAARI
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Shirley was such a sweet lady. I remember the joy in her eyes when she came to visit our farm four legged friends and watch my daughter ride her horse. I know she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
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Denise O'Dovovan
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So sorry to the family. We all loved Auntie. She was a wonderful and caring person ❤. We all will miss her. LOVE YOU ALL. DENISE AND JOHN XOXO
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Shari Cnare
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Aunt Shirley was one of the most loving people I can remember from my childhood. A real treasure. Wishing all of you peace and love.
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Sue
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Dennis and I remember playing cards and marbles with Bob and Shirley. Shirley constantly made us laugh. She always gave the biggest hugs, and we could always tell that her heart was full of love for all of us. Thank you for the happy memories. .Sue & Dennis Runyon

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